972L Caterpillar 972L Specifications & Technical Data (2019—2026)

The Caterpillar 972L is a wheel loader manufactured since 2019. It has a weight of 24.9 tons and a transport length of 9.31 meters…

The Caterpillar 972L is a wheel loader manufactured since 2019. It has a weight of 24.9 tons and a transport length of 9.31 meters. The bucket capacity is 9.9 cubic meters, and the maximum discharge height is 3.15 meters. It has a travel speed of 39.5 km/h and a transport width of 2.99 meters. The transport height is 3.86 meters, and the lifting force is 196 kN. The turning radius outside is 6.76 meters, and the minimum bucket capacity is 9.9 cubic meters.

Technical specs - 972L Caterpillar

Specification

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Weight
24.9 t
Standard tyres
26.5R25
Bucket capacity
9.9 m³
Bucket capacity min.
9.9 m³
Transport length
9.31 m
Transport width
2.99 m
Transport height
3.86 m
Travel speed
39.5 km/h
Max. discharge height
3.15 m
Turning radius outside
6.76 m
Lifting force
196 kN
Engine manuf.
Caterpillar
Engine type
C9.3 Acert
Engine power
222 kW
Displacement
9.3 l
Max. torque
1632 Nm
Cylinder bore x stroke
115x149 mm
Emission level
Tier 3/ IIIA

More technical details, like: bucket width, bucket capacity max., steering mode, model series, dimension lxwxh, revolutions at max torque, no. of cylinders are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model with ROPS cabin, std. shovel and teeth

Special equipment

Diesel particulate filter
No
Swing loader
No
telescopic
No
Aircondition
No
Quick hitch hydr.
No
Quick hitch mech.
No

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Caterpillar 972L FAQ

When was the Caterpillar 972L manufactured?

The Caterpillar 972L was first produced in 2019.

How much does the Caterpillar 972L weigh?

The Caterpillar 972L weighs 24.9 tons.

What are the transport dimensions of the Caterpillar 972L wheel loader?

The Caterpillar 972L has a transport length of 9.31 meters, a transport width of 2.99 meters, and a transport height of 3.86 meters.

What is the travel speed of the Caterpillar 972L wheel loader?

The Caterpillar 972L wheel loader has a travel speed of 39.5 km/h.

What is the standard tyre size of the Caterpillar 972L wheel loader?

The Caterpillar 972L wheel loader is equipped with standard tyres sized 26.5R25.

What is the turning radius of the Caterpillar 972L wheel loader?

The Caterpillar 972L wheel loader has an outside turning radius of 6.76 meters.

What are the power ratings of the Caterpillar 972L wheel loader?

The source data does not provide power rating information for the Caterpillar 972L wheel loader.

What is the material handling capacity of the Caterpillar 972L in terms of discharge height?

The Caterpillar 972L has a maximum discharge height of 3.15 meters.

What is the bucket capacity of the Caterpillar 972L wheel loader?

The bucket capacity of the Caterpillar 972L wheel loader is 9.9 cubic meters.

How much is a Caterpillar 972L Wheel loader (2019u20132025) worth?

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